TARPON SPRINGS, Pinellas County

RICK'S NY PIZZA & RESTAURANT

905 KLOSTERMAN RD, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Apr 30, 2026
City
TARPON SPRINGS
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

14-86-1

Detail 24549571

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel around Basil, operator removed paper towel Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24549569

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 servers have read or signed health agreement.

53B-13-5

Detail 24549570

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 servers have no training. Jennifer, Riley. Repeat Violation

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 24255075

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw ground beef in walk in cooler across

31B-02-4

Detail 24255074

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink behind bar

53B-14-5

Detail 24255070

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate (Maria) expired 3/3/25

51-11-4

Detail 24255076

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar

32-12-6

Detail 24255073

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-69-4

Detail 24255077

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 24255071

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt bin

23-03-4

Detail 24255078

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler

14-17-4

Detail 24255072

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jan 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 23471451

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by mop bucket, mop bucket removed Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23471449

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line used as dump sink

03F-10-5

Detail 23471452

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Holding pizzas, garlic in butter, butter out of temperature on time, paper work operator has is for old ownership. Provided operator with printed copy of form 5022-090

13-04-4

Detail 23471450

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put beard guard on Corrected On-Site

Dec 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 23445535

Intermediate - Spray bottle on three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled.

23-03-4

Detail 23445534

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.